As a GRA [Goemchea Rakhondarancho AWAZ] member, I did read Soter's tirade
with great interest. Actually, the questions he poses are of very much
relevance to Goa's SURVIVAL in this jungle of political cannibalism. Though
I have my ears to the ground, I have not a clue that a parallel
organization such as GRE [Goemchea Rakhondarancho Ekvott] has come a
floating to compete with GRA, and I am quite surprised. If what Soter says
is true, then it must be understood that GRA is, in fact, looked at with
worried wrinkles on the (thikka - aka red smeared - aka saffron robed)
foreheads and therefore this parallel competition.
Only time will tell which one will lead NIZ GOEMKARS to their PROMISED
LAND.
BTW: It was [my] GRA that had a 'supposed' to be, but not quite,
'massive' rally at the Lohia Maidan yesterday the 29th. April, 2011 where
what is actually happening as far as governance is concerned in the
hinterland such as Rivona, Cavrem, Nerul, etc. etc. etc. was threadbare
exposed. If Soter thinks that it was [their] GRE that was in action
yesterday in the South, then he needs to get his facts right.
Cheers
floriano
GRA
PS: For Soter's information:
GRA's stand on the MOI:
The Medium of Instructions at the PRIMARY LEVEL must be in the language that
90% of Goa's Children speak and understand from birth. If this is Konkani,
then it must be Konkani. If it is Telegu, Kannada, Bengali, Urdu or Marathi,
then so be it. The English language must also be taught as a SUBJECT from I
to IV in the manner of perfection so that these children exit the Primary
level and enter the Secondary level in smoothest possible transition.
GRA's Stand on Mining:
Mineral Resources of Goa are a gift of God to Goa and Goans. If it's
exploitation does not benefit Goa and Goans, let it lie buried and untouched
whether the Goa Government or for that matter the Central Government LIKES
IT OR NOT.
GRA'S stand on the so called Freedom Fighter's of Goa:
These are no Goa's Freedom Fighters. These are pests, who are the PENSION
FIGHTERS since 1961. They have taken on themselves to fight Portugal 24 x
7 since 1961 to justify their pensions. This breed is so un-informed that
they do not even know that India and Portugal has DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS by
virtue of the Co-Operation Treaty having been signed in New Delhi by both
Countries in 1974. Therefore, Portugal is in India, and specifically in Goa
by virtue of the existence of this signed Treaty. That India didn't even
bother to consult these pariahs called freedom fighters should be a matter
or great shame to them. GRA shall, in time, write to the Center to stop
their pensions paid to them at tax-payer's cost for reasons that these are
the anti-social elements. In fact, the Pension Fighters should have fought
and must fight, not the Portuguese in Goa but the Portuguese sponsored
'Mining Leases' in Goa which are re-invented by the double to destroy Goa
they have supposedly fought to liberate from the Portuguese.
Oriiginal Message -----
From: "SOTER" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:33 AM
Subject: [Goanet] GRA's GAME PLAN X'POSED
Is Goenchea Rakhondarancho Ekvott (GRE) really interested in protecting
the culture and livelihood of Goans or, are the Goan people's emotions,
particularly in Salcette, being systematically hijacked by the secret
political aspirations of narrow and sectarian minded elements?
.>>>>...
Insstead of waiting for the polticians to be brought under the Lokayukta,
it is important that GRE first becomes transparent about the political and
ideological leanings of its leadership and clarity on Goa's pressing
issues?
